By lowering our reliance on fossil fuels, which are the principal source of greenhouse gas emissions, clean power generation contributes significantly to a reduction in carbon emissions. In response to the urgent need to reduce the province's carbon footprint, Alberta announced its phase-out program of coal-fired electricity generation in 2015. This constituted a significant portion of the province’s expansive Climate Leadership Plan, which by 2023 has resulted in the closure or conversion to gas of the coal-fired generating stations, that were operating in 2015. Another important aspect of the Climate Leadership Plan was increasing renewable energy electricity generation, with studies claiming net employment gains. Further, there were federal and provincial ‘just transition’ programs implemented to smooth the transition for these communities. However, there is a literature gap on whether a true ‘just transition’ occurred for the local communities closest to the coal-fired power facilities. This capstone focuses on examining the policy implications and assessing the socioeconomic effects of Alberta's phase-out of coal-fired electricity generation on the communities most directly impacted.